Overview
Other Spatial Scientists acquire, integrate, analyse, interpret, present, manage and distribute information about locations in space and time, and develop related equipment, software and services.
Day-to-day
- determines the position of points of interest on the earth's surface including marine floors, and preparing the final product data in digital form
- supervises the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings to give pictorial representations and managing spatial information systems
- undertakes research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems
- plans and designing land subdivision projects and negotiating details with local governments and other authorities
- advises other scientists relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and spatial information systems
- compiles and evaluating data, interpreting codes of practice, and writing reports concerning survey measurement, land use and tenure
- prepares site plans and survey reports required for conveyancing and land ownership matters
- evaluates, compiles and maintains spatial information using a range of digital and graphical source materials, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, historical data, reports and statistics
- analyses and interprets data to design maps, graphs, plans, drawings and three-dimensional models using geographic information and related systems
- develops and trials new applications for use in geographic information systems
- supervises and co-ordinates the work of surveying or spatial science technicians in the production and reproduction of geographic products.
To become an Other Spatial Scientist
You usually need a formal qualification in geographic information systems or another relevant field to work as an Other Spatial Scientist. University and Vocational Education and Training (VET) are both common study pathways.